Move Better, Play Longer With Coach Alex & Coach Stuart

About this episode

This episode features discussions on athlete performance, injury prevention, and recovery with experts in strength and conditioning and osteopathy.

In this episode of the Coach D Podcast, I’m joined by UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning coach Stuart Pearce and qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist Alexandra Sasebes. We dive into athlete performance, movement quality, injury prevention, recovery, and understanding how the body moves on and off the basketball court. From youth development to elite sport environments, this conversation is packed with practical insight for athletes, coaches, and parents looking to help players perform better, stay healthy, and build long-term success. If you’re serious about improving your game while taking care of your body, this episode is for you. 🏀 Understanding movement in basketball 🧠 Why injuries are mental AND physical 💥 Common mistakes athletes make during recovery 📈 Strength & mobility for youth athletes ⚡ Fluidity, balance & body control on court 🦵 ACL rehab: strength vs movement 😴 Recovery habits athletes overlook 🎯 How to prevent injuries before they happen 👂 Learning to listen to your body 🔥 Building long-term athletic performance Follow for more content, clips, and insights: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_dee7/⁠⁠⁠ 🔥 Episode Highlights📲…

People in this episode

Host: Coach D

Guests: Stuart Pearce, Alexandra Sasebes

Topics covered

• athlete performance
• movement quality
• injury prevention
• recovery
• youth development
• elite sport environments

Keywords

• basketball
• injury prevention
• recovery habits
• strength and conditioning
• youth athletes
• ACL rehab
• movement quality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UKSCA

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